In search of the most beautiful Christmas staircase ideas? Here are over 20 of the most mesmerizing and stunning Christmas staircase decor ideas that’ll guarantee compliments.
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Everyone’s favorite time of the year is almost here! Ok, fine. It’s still a good few months away but it doesn’t hurt to get a head start on things. My favorite thing to do when Christmas is nearing is driving around the neighborhood and looking at all the pretty lights and decorations.
Some of these people do not care about their electric bill at all, haha! Anyway, one of the most fun things to for the holidays is to decorate. I love going all about with my decorations. Give me all of the fairy lights, bright colorful ornaments, and fluffy flocked garlands.
Decorating your home doesn’t just mean the common areas such as the living room. No, I’m talking about the stairs as well. If you want to really go all out this year, then you need to show some love to your staircase. I’ve gathered 21 of the most gorgeous Christmas staircase decorations that are guaranteed to impress.
From simple and neutral to all blinged out, you will definitely find at least one you love!
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CHRISTMAS STAIRCASE DECOR IDEAS
1. GARLAND AND FAIRY LIGHTS
How gorgeous does this staircase look? The long garland is decorated beautifully with ornaments, making the whole staircase look magical! Walking on it will literally make all the girlies feel like princesses!
2. SIMPLE STAIRCASE
The perfect amount of lights is the key to a beautiful staircase! Not only does the staircase look nice it also makes the whole place look cute and festive! I would be thrilled to have this staircase at my home!
3. LETTERS AND WREATH
Here is another super simple and easy Christmas staircase idea. Grab large letters (J and Y) and also a wreath. Now secure the letters and the wreath on the banister to make up the word joy. It’s super simple yet insanely cute.
4. SANTA AND LIGHTS
We all know who santa is right? He is a big part of Christmas so it only makes sense to include him in our decorations. First, grab your handy dandy roll of fake snow and place some on the steps. I suggest you layer these so it looks nice and fluffy.
Then, place your Santa plushies on each step along with some flameless tealights for the perfect illumination.
5. INCORPORATE FAIRY LIGHTS
Fairy lights seriously need an award. They are amazing for literally everything and they make anything look better. Place your garlands on the railing and tie some bows here and there. Now weave your fairy lights in between the garland for that magical glow.
6. POPS OF RED
We cannot go without including a bit of red in our staircase. It makes your home look brighter and will instantly catch someone’s eye. I suggest you make little bows using red ribbons and just place them throughout your garland for that pop of color.
7. DECORATE YOUR RISERS
The risers on your staircase often go unnoticed. They are actually one of the best places to add a little festive cheer. I suggest incorporating custom decals of songs and quotes along with some gorgeous Christmas-themed stickers.
8. GO ALL OUT
Christmas is here only once a year so if you want to go all out, GO ALL OUT! Incorporate lots of red and green ornaments, snowflakes, snowmen, penguins, fake snow, and you of course cannot forget the most important item, fairy lights.
9. FAIRY LIGHTS AND BOWS
As I mentioned earlier, fairy lights are literally one of the best things ever. Place your garlands on the railing. Make sure to layer to give it that fuller, fluffier effect. Add in some red bows and for the finishing touch, fairy lights.
10. MINIMALIST STAIRCASE
If you are a minimalist and like to keep things simple, this is the one for you. All you need to recreate this look is a garland, some ribbon, and jingle bells. With just these three items, you’ll have a beautiful staircase that is ready for Christmas!
11. LIGHTS EVERYWHERE
I am literally in love with this staircase idea! The light reaches every corner of the house and the garland looks amazingly well with the overall design! even the magical raindeers approve at the corner!
12. ORNAMENTS AND BOWS
Bows and ornaments are two of the best ways to decorate a staircase on Christmas! It gives us that holiday vibe and makes the whole house look festive! This staircase does take a bit of work, but Santa and Mrs. Claus are always there to give you a helping hand!
13. MATCH IT TO YOUR HOME AESTHETIC
You don’t have to go all out for a staircase to look nice just match it to your home Aesthetic! Get few red bows along with some christmas ornaments and decorate it to your liking! the combination of bows around the house looks gorgeous!
14. PINE CONES AND FAIRY LIGHTS
Pine cones and fairy lights are another great way to decorate a staircase on christmas! it takes little to no effort and makes the whole house look bright and cheerful! We did a similar design a couple of years back and it literally took us less than 30 minutes!
15. TEALIGHTS AND RED BOWS
This staircase does take a bit of work, but the results are absolutely stunning! The taillight is used amazingly well throughout the house, and the red bows just make everything pop out! If you’re looking to make a statement definitely go with this one!
16. NEUTRAL STAIRCASE
Nuteral staircases are one of my favorites! The color matches with anything and the overall look is just wow! Paring this gorgeous staircase with white stockings and garland is the best way to go about decorating it!
17. ho ho ho
We all know how funny and charismatic Santa is right? He always makes everyone laugh with his funny jokes and amazing personality! Decorate this staircase with Santa’s favorite words HO HO HO and be prepared to receive everything you wished for in christmas! Rumor has it this is Santa’s favorite staircase!
18. candles & stars
If you’re a couple living together this is the perfect staircase for you! It’s decorated beautifully with candles making it romantic and festive for christmas! Lighting the candles not only sets the mood but also ensures Santa doesn’t get lost at night!
19. use a christmas tree
I am seriously in love with this staircase idea! The christmas tree is used as a focal point making the whole space look enchanting! If you have a big christmas tree lying around definitely give this staircase a try!
20. LANTERNS AND WREATHS
How gorgeous does this staircase look? It’s decorated beautifully with wreaths and lanterns making the whole space mesmerizing to look at! If you don’t like the idea of decorating a staircase with candles this is a good alternative!
21. MERRY AND BRIGHT
This is one of the most popular staircase ideas for christmas! it’s fairly easy to decorate and even has a cute elf to guard the gifts! Decorate the wall by adding a sign that says merry or merry christmas and you’re good to go!
